Hey there, fellow tinkerers and weather enthusiasts! Imagine glancing at a sleek little screen on your desk that not only shows the temperature and humidity in your room but also pulls in real-time forecasts, local air quality, and—best of all—blares a warning if a thunderstorm is barreling your way. No more fumbling for your phone during a sudden downpour. That’s exactly what I built: a compact desktop weather display using an ESP32 microcontroller, a vibrant Nextion TFT touchscreen, and a smattering of sensors. Oh, and it hooks into WXAlerts.org for lightning-fast NOAA weather notifications. Let’s dive into how I made this happen—tech details included, but I’ll keep the jargon light so you can follow along without a PhD in electronics.